“Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.”
— Sigmund Freud
Simplified Meaning:
People often say they want to be free, but being truly free means you have to make your own choices and deal with the outcomes of those choices. Many find this idea scary because it means they can't blame others if things go wrong. For example, if someone starts their own business, they get to be their own boss and make all the decisions. But if the business fails, they can't just blame a boss or a company—they have to face the fact that it was their choices that led to the failure. This responsibility can be intimidating, so some people prefer to avoid it by letting others make decisions for them, even if it means giving up some of their freedom. If you understand this, you can see why it's important to be brave enough to take responsibility for your own life choices and their consequences.
